Recent Views 12 MUMBAI: RBI has signalled the end of OTP-only second-factor authentication (2FA or AFA) for payments with its Authentication Directions, 2025, issued on Thursday.For consumers, the changes promise fewer bottlenecks and more choice. SMS-based OTPs, prone to delay and interception, will cede ground to biometrics, app-based tokens, or device-native methods such as face…
Recent Views 13 Mangaluru: KPCC working president and MLC Manjunath Bhandary said that the central govt under Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not reduce GST out of love for the people of the country. They were forced to revise the GST due to the strong opposition by Rahul Gandhi and well-known economists, Bhandary said.He told…
Recent Views 15 Mandya: Srirangapatna Dasara festivities were inaugurated by renowned actor, director, and producer TS Nagabharana on Thursday. The grand procession featured a vibrant and mesmerising display of Karnataka’s traditional performing arts, including Puja Kunita, Tamate, Nagari, Pattakunita, Huli Vesha, Veeragase, Veerabhadra kunita, Kaali Kunita, Kamsale, Veera Makkala Kunita, Onake Kunita, Kolata, Karagida Kolata,…
Recent Views 10 MUMBAI: Standard Chartered India CEO P D Singh sees the India-Middle East trade corridor as a promising one for adoption of rupee invoicing, even though it’s a gradual shift. “It is picking up in Middle Eastern corridors and could expand in future, much like how Chinese yuan invoicing became common in solar…
Recent Views 6 US President Donald Trump reiterated his dissatisfaction with Russia’s actions and the leadership of President Vladimir Putin amid escalating conflict with Ukraine.“I’m very dissatisfied with what Russia’s doing and what President Putin is doing. I haven’t liked it at all…I have solved seven wars,” he said.Trump had said earlier this week that…
Recent Views 7 Seeds look tiny, but they carry nature’s most concentrated dose of nutrients. Gastroenterologist Dr Palaniappan Manickam, popularly known as Dr Pal Manickam, highlights 5 specific seeds that can make a profound difference in human health. These aren’t just add-ons for smoothies or salads; they’re powerhouse foods that can quietly work wonders for…
Recent Views 7 BENGALURU: Accenture CEO Julie Sweet said H-1B visas are not a major concern for the company, noting that just 5% of its US workforce is on such visas.“This is really a non-issue because we only have about 5% of our people in the US on H-1B visas, and they’re for really specialised…
Recent Views 4 Today’s energy reminds you that peace is greater than the urge to win every argument. The universe encourages you to release the need for the last word. Silence can speak louder than endless explanations, and calmness creates strength. The more you let go of control in conversations, the more space you create…
Recent Views 8 Bengaluru: Accenture CEO Julie Sweet said H-1B visas are not a major concern for the company, noting that just 5% of its US workforce is on such visas.“This is really a non-issue because we only have about 5% of our people in the US on H-1B visas, and they’re for really specialised…
Recent Views 10 Bengaluru: Karnataka, India’s raisin heartland, has long relied on Maharashtra for storage, but that is set to change with a Rs 40 crore National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)-backed project aimed at strengthening the state’s infrastructure. A robust domestic market drives production of raisins — dried grapes with a golden…
